KinderCare Learning Center #302154

Observation

Prior to going to the site for a monitor visit the licensor checked MERIT on 10/24/2023. Staff were noted in the MERIT system to have withdrawn background checks. On 11/30/2023 this licensor reviewed the sytem and staff still did not have a clearance. On 12/4/2023 the licensor reviewed the MERIT system and staff member: J.B (D.O.H.-11/9/2023); C.M (D.O.H.9/26/23) still did not have a background check clearance. The status read withdrawn. There was a new hire K.C. that also had an withdrawn PBC. The licensor also followed up with the owner, Kyla regarding her background check which was expired and she was not attached to the site MERIT page. On 12/7/2023 this licensor followed up with owner, Kyla regarding background checks. Some staff that were discussed earlier in conversations have now been cleared. However, the following are still not in complaince: J.B's Background Check is withdrawn, C.M's Background Check is withdrawn and owner, Kyla's reads expired but was resubmitted on 12/5/2023. Staff are required to follow up and follow through with all requirments from the Background Check Unit to obtain a clearance by December 22, 2023.